A newly designed accountable care organization developed by UnitedHealth will expand the insurer’s regional approach to value-based care, creating a national network of top tier providers designed to lure self-funded employers.
NexusACO is UnitedHealth’s attempt at a nationalized ACO, according to a recent Forbes post. In 2017, the new ACO will include self-funded employers in 15 markets across the country from New Jersey to Orange County, California. NexusACO will include a network of the nation’s top providers based on UnitedHealth’s quality and efficiency metrics, the article notes.
